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UK Charities Launch Urgent Appeal for Middle East Crisis Relief

The Disasters Emergency Committee seeks funds to aid millions affected by conflict in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank.

  • The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) comprises 15 major UK aid charities, including Oxfam and the British Red Cross.
  • The UK government will match public donations up to £10 million to support the humanitarian appeal.
  • Millions in the Middle East face severe shortages of food, water, and medical care due to ongoing conflicts.
  • In Gaza, 90% of the population is displaced, with many suffering from hunger and disease.
  • Lebanon's shelters and hospitals are overwhelmed as over a million people flee their homes.
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